Modul B.WIWI-BWL.0032

Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Waldemar Toporowski

Judith Derenthal, M.Sc.

Max Alexander Pisek, M.Sc.


Contact person:

Judith Derenthal, M.Sc.

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Type and scope of the course:

Seminar, 2 SWS



General information:

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 24. Seminar papers are to be prepared in teams of two. Team assignments are made by the chair based on topic preferences.



Examination:

Presentation + Seminar paper (6 CP)



Learning outcomes:

After successful completion, students are able to structure a research question, answer it both content-wise and methodologically, elaborate the results in written form, and present them. Critical engagement with the relevant literature deepens the fundamental skills in scientific work.



Content:

In the summer term, we offer a seminar focusing on current developments in retail. Possible subject areas include online retailing, sustainability, pop-up stores, and retail marketing.



Recommended literature:

Literature references will be provided with the topic announcement.



Language:

German



Target group:

Students in the Bachelor's programme (especially with a focus on Marketing and E-Business)



Recommended prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of marketing and the basics of scientific work



Requirements:

Participating students should be willing to actively engage with selected problems in retail management theoretically, research, process, and present information. Reading English-language articles is required.



Links:

Information about the seminar can also be found on eCampus.

Timeline

Term	Description
14.11. – 29.11.2024, until 12:00	General registration at https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/85033.html
Monday, 31.03./ 01.04.2025	Announcement of topics and start of the registration period for the various topics
Wednesday, 09.04.2025	Deadline for registration (submission of ranking list with five preferred topics by email)
Friday, 11.04.2025	Subject allocation (by email) and start of literature research
Friday, 25.04.2025 (09:00–12:00, OEC 0.168)	Introductory event: presentation of topics, procedure, crash course on academic writing (problem definition, structure, literature research)
17.04. – 02.05.2025	Registration in FlexNow
Calendar Week 19	Submission of research questions and structure
Calendar Week 21	Submission of the problem definition and structure
Monday, 30.06.2025	Submission of seminar papers (by email)
Friday, 11.076.2025 (09:00 – 17:00, VG 3.102) Monday, 14.07.2025 (12:00 - 17:00, MZG/Blauer Turm, Room 9.111)	Presentations of the seminar papers (compulsory attendance)

Downloads

• Formalia for theses / term papers (PDF)

Additional Helpful Materials:

• FAQ on theses and academic writing consultation